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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.19, 1,327.84 and 452.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.19, 1,327.84 and 452.23 is: 678.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.19 : 1,327.84 = 452.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.19/1,327.84 = 452.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.19x = 1,327.84 × 452.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.19x = 600,489.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,489.08/885.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.37

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